Happy Birthday Keri!!!

Keri- Today is your birthday! You may not be here with us physically but we know that you are spiritually!!!! A few us are getting together today to go put flowers on your grave and have dinner together. We wanted to surround ourselves with your spirit to tell stories and celebrate your life!!! We love you and miss you more than you will ever know. I know you are in heaven throwing a BIG birthday party for yourself and I am sure you are looking down on us smiling. Please know that we will never forget you and continue to celebrate your birthday every year. You are one of my closest friends and will be for the rest of my life. Love you Kearbear...

"The Secret"...did it work?

Okay, a while ago I posted a blog after reading the book "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It was such an inspirational and postive book that really had me thinking. It make me start to think about my life and certain situations in a different light. I began to word things differently instead of "I don't want" or focusing on what I don't want to happen...I started focusing on what "I did want" and what I needed for my life.

About six weeks ago, I began interviewing for a BIG position. Since the day I got the call about the interview...I began telling myself that I got the job. I would stay positive and not let my thoughts drift of to things such as...what if I don't get the job? I stayed focused and on track. I went through three interviews with the organization over a six week period. Today, I found out that I got the position. It was kind of a weird feeling because I wasn't really supposed to hear anything until Wednesday but when I heard the message on the answering machine I just knew that I got it. I called the person back and immediately she offered me the position. I don't know if some call it arrogance, confidence, or intuition but I knew. Maybe my positive attitude carried over and was really starting to change my life in certain ways. Either way, I got what I wanted. I am hoping that the vision board I created that more things happen for me. Don't get me wrong....I am truly blessed for what I have and will never take them for granted. However, there are just one or two things that I want for myself during my lifetime that would make my life complete.

I know some may read this as me not thinking that God had anything to do with getting this new position. That is in no way, shape, or form what I am saying in this blog. God has everything to do with my life and what has happened in my life that has led me to this point. I just used my prayer along with what I learned in "The Secret" together to make my thoughts even more powerful. There is nothing wrong with being positive, thinking positive, and hoping good things will come from it. Sometimes things happen and it takes time before we are met with new situations that are meant for us. Sometimes we need this time either to reflect or it could be that we aren't really ready for this new path. It has been ten months since I resigned from my last position and since then have never had any regrets. I was in a job that wasn't the right fit and I didn't feel comfortable. Now, I truly feel like I found the place that I am going to stay. It just feels right!!! :)

To those of you who supported me, sent thoughts and prayers, and even wished me luck....thank you!!! It meant more than you know and now I feel ready to re-enter the work force with a new appreciation and determination. Being a manager and in a management position is something I new that I was meant to do. To work with others and help advise and support them to help them be the best workers they can be. I am ready so stay tuned....

Family Matters...

I wanted to write this blog because one word comes to mind when I think about my family....BLESSED! I know that I have a family that is supportive and always there for you. Fortunately, I was raised to be able to talk with my mother about anything and never keep things inside. This single gesture has turned me into the woman that I am today. Out-spoken, compassionate, and always having that "gut instict" to help others. A psychic told me in a recent reading....

1st off I hope its fine to say, but the spirits want me to let you
know your dreams will come true. The reason im asaying this is because
I was shown darknes and light at the same time. For some reason feels
like theres a constant power struggle goign on day by day between the
light and dark within you. The spirits really want you to lighten up
on yourself and give yourself a break as you adn them both now you
deserive to be a mother. Now im not saying it isnt heartbreaking I
know it is from personal experience, but the spirits are insistent
about you giving yourself love and care for a change instead of
everyone else around you for a change. Its wonderful you are naturally
someone that gives and gives, but feels like this year is all about
returning that to you. Again hope this is fine to bring up.

When I read that I was a bit taken back because I am a "Leo" and someone that loves to give. I will admit that I get it from my mother because she has and always be a "giver." She selflessly has given and continues to give anything and everything to her children even though they are now 27 and 31 respectively. ;) The psychic mentioned that I need to let others take care of me for a change but I don't see how that could happen. I love to be the one who lets others know that I am "thinking" about them or haven't "forgotten" about them. I want others to know that they have touched me in some way and I will always carry that with me. With that being said, I want to share a poem with you by E.E. Cummings called "I Carry Your Heart with Me". This is for my mother and sister...


i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
i fear
no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)



Every single day, I carry your heart in my heart!!! Recently, I was truly blessed to "add" to my family. I now how a husband and two step-children that only add joy to my life. I am able to be there for them, support them, and take care of them as they help take care of me! But I will never forget how I learned to be that woman that I am.....I learned that from my mother and sister. ((HUGS))

Gorman-Killu Wedding...

I just wanted to say "CONGRATULATIONS" to Kelie and Winston on thier wedding. I hope the two of you have a wonderful, long-lasting, blessed marriage. I wish the two of you nothing but the best!!! :) Here are a few pictures from their BIG DAY...

Labor Day Cookout...

I wanted to thank all of you that attended the "Batson Labor Day Cookout" yesterday. It was nice to have everyone together and celebrate the end of summer! :) I hope everyone had a good time. Before you know it, it will be Christmas time. EEEKKK!

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!